Incredible: Dorian Gray pledged his soul in the Chemnitz theater!

Incredible: Dorian Gray pledged his soul in the Chemnitz theater!

Küchwaldring 3, 09113 Chemnitz, Deutschland - On July 4th and 5th, 2025, the Chemnitz Theater comes to the Küchwaldbühne with a captivating staging of the classic "The Portrait of Dorian Gray". The staging is about Dorian Gray, who can be portrayed by a painter and falls in love with his own image. With the desire for eternal youth and beauty, Dorian pledged his soul to prevent the portrait from getting old as he leads an uninhibited, selfish life. This spectacle, which describes MDR as "Gothic Novel with coarse stone walls and bleaching", the spectators will captivate on a dark but fascinating place. The performance lasts 120 minutes including a break and starts at 8 p.m.

The action by Oscar Wilde's novel, which was published in 1891, is considered a visionary and deals with topics such as self -optimization and youth cult. The novel reflects the narcissistic megalomania and remains relevant for the viewers [Theater Chemnitz] (https://www.theater-chemnitz.de/spielplan/das- Bildnis-dorian-gray), which can look forward to the versatile staging. The spectators can look forward to Dorian's development and the moral conflict that unfolds during his selfish life while the portrait shows the traces of his deeds.

operetta and culinary delight in Kriebstein

While the spectacle in Chemnitz arouses the mind, the lake stage in Kriebstein invites you to celebrate with the operetta "Countess Mariza". This revolves around the Countess Mariza, who celebrates her fictional engagement and develops an amusing relationship with Tassilo, her property manager. This operetta shines with music and a happy ending and will be listed on the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 9th, 11th and 12th of July at 6 or 8 p.m. With a period of 150 minutes, a break is not neglected here either.

not to forget the culinary spectacle "Mayor's silver wedding", in which Mayor Erich uses his celebrations for his election campaign. The audience becomes part of the festival, enjoys a menu and experiences the humorous conflict between Erich and Klara. This event will take place on July 3rd, 25th and 26th in the Fresstheater in Chemnitz and promises an entertaining mix of political elements and tasty dishes.

dance festival in Chemnitz

Before the theater program starts in July, the “Dance - Modern - Dance” festival will take place in Chemnitz from June 18 to 29. It is all about international and special dance theater. Various dance companies present their choreographies, which deal with topics such as gender stereotypes, burnout and racism. This festival offers viewers the opportunity to experience the diversity of dance art and to discover new perspectives on social issues, and promises great performances in different locations.

The upcoming events promise an exciting and varied cultural offer in Chemnitz and Kriebstein. Whether in the dark atmosphere of Dorian Gray, the light melody of the operetta or the culinary pleasure - there is something for everyone!